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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 415.27 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 415.27 and 169.93 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 415.27 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/415.27 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 415.27 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 70,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,566.83/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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